Contemplating a Sig p220. Torn between an older german made 220 or getting a newer 220 scorpion dak. Are the german ones more valuable or collectable or should I just get a newer one?

I would like an older german 220 definitely.

The new ones do have better balance and finish 

Ahhh. I believe TJ Sporting Arms can get you a German or west German 220.

 

That being said, my feeling is the essence if Sig was at that time. I think lately sig has gone the way of Kimber with too many offerings.

 

IMO and experience, the stock triggers on the older Germans and west Germans have always been smoother. I don't feel you can go wrong either way.

 

The benefit of getting the newer would be that you can swap from the dak to da/sa if you wanted. Don't believe that can happen with the older models. Also the triggers might be thinner on the older models.

If you don't mind used:

http://summitgunbroker.com/220-german.html

I'm looking for a p229 in 9mm right now. My preference is for a older slide with German frame gun. I could have purchased one today but the frame was from Exeter.

 

To give you an idea of what is do.

 

Joe, your the man. Get both!!! Lol

If you don't mind used:

http://summitgunbroker.com/220-german.html

thats what gave me the idea. Found some with original boxes on gunbroker for around the same price

I have a '11 P220 elite stainless with a SIG tuned trigger.  It's buttery smooth.  Shoot me a PM if you'd like to try it.  I tried a P229 in DAK and didn't really care for the trigger.  If you are against the DA/SA, maybe look into the SAO versions.

Ahhh. I believe TJ Sporting Arms can get you a German or west German 220.

 

That being said, my feeling is the essence if Sig was at that time. I think lately sig has gone the way of Kimber with too many offerings.

 

IMO and experience, the stock triggers on the older Germans and west Germans have always been smoother. I don't feel you can go wrong either way.

 

The benefit of getting the newer would be that you can swap from the dak to da/sa if you wanted. Don't believe that can happen with the older models. Also the triggers might be thinner on the older models.

Was calling you to the stand again, lol

I would probably buy the older one. I was looking at SIG's myself but there are few aftermarket options for the SAO models so there's just no point.